November 21, 2024 – Formnext – Frankfurt, Germany – Farsoon, a leader in additive manufacturing innovation, is proud to announce the development of the Flight® HT601P-4, a next-generation, large-format polymer PBF system featuring quad 300-watt fiber lasers. Designed for true industrial series production, the Flight® HT601P-4 platform combines high-speed, large-scale manufacturing with advanced automation to maximize production yield and reduce cost per part.
True Economy Industrial Production:
The Flight® HT601P-4 boasts a large build volume of 600 × 600 × 600 mm (216 liters), enabling efficient production of large-sized parts or high-batch manufacturing. With fiber lasers delivering scanning speeds of up to 20 m/s (66 ft/s), the Flight® HT601P-4 sets new benchmarks in productivity and operational efficiency.
Figure 1: Flight HT601P-4 continuous production workflow
The Flight® HT601P-4’s interchangeable build cartridge supports continuous production workflows, minimizing downtime and increasing manufacturing throughput. Additionally, the compact footprint allows for optimized factory layouts, enhancing production yield per floor area while driving down cost per part.
Farsoon’s advanced fiber laser technology offers adjustable laser spot sizes, enabling users to achieve both high-speed productivity with larger infill beams and precise detailing with smaller contour beams—perfect for diverse industrial applications.
Quality assurance for reliable production:
Packed with innovative features, the Flight® HT601P-4 ensures consistent, high-quality parts throughout the build process:
• Innovative Powder Supply method: Delivers high efficiency and uniform recoating.
• Advanced Control Card: Optimizes process control for stable laser power distribution and superior laser beam quality.
• Multi-Laser Scanning Strategies: Users can select “Efficiency Mode” for overlapping laser areas to boost productivity or “Quality Mode” for single-laser scanning to meet specific industry certification needs.
• Optical Cooling System: Maintains optimal operating temperatures for key components, ensuring consistent part properties and surface quality across the build cylinder.
Versatile material capability:
The Flight® HT601P-4 can handle chamber temperatures up to 220°C, making it ideal for processing high-performance materials such as PA6, PBT, PA11, PA12, and TPU. Its patented multi-zone temperature control system and infrared thermal monitoring ensure uniform heat distribution and real-time thermal stability adjustments, enabling consistent results across the entire build surface.
True to Farsoon’s philosophy, the Flight® HT601P-4 features an open parameter strategy, empowering users to fine-tune material processing for unique applications. This flexibility drives innovation in industries like aerospace, automotive, and medical, unlocking new possibilities in polymer additive manufacturing.
Ease of operation:
Designed for seamless integration into large-scale production environments, the Flight® HT601P-4 offers a streamlined workflow with features like:
• Advanced Powder Management System (PMS): Supports powder recycling, mixing, and sieving for multiple Flight® HT601P-4 machines simultaneously.
• Smart Production Line Integration: Centralized systems for powder handling, build cylinder transfer, part cooling, and breakout enable fully automated, high-efficiency manufacturing.
Figure 2: Farsoon Smart Production Line
At Formnext 2024, Flight® HT601P-4 printed large parts is on display at booth 11.0-E11. Customers interested are welcome to our booth to see it in person! Want to be a part of our early adopter program? Contact globalinfo@farsoon.com for more details.
Figure 3 – Flight® HT601P-4 printed large part.
